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Originally Posted by pilotbob
Was that Hurricane Carol? I recall at the Yacht Club where I took sailing lessons in RI as a teen there was a "high water mark" plaque from Hurricane in 38... (I think it said and I think it say Carol). The plaque/water line is probably 4.5/5 feet above the floor of the building.
BTW: The high water mark was in the building which the classes were taught in which was behind (if you consider the water the front) of the main yacht club building across the access road and probably 30-40 feet (guesstimate) above the normal high tide.
BOb
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Yes - that's the one. Due to the configuration of the coastal areas, plus the speed (60 mph) of the storm along with its coming onshore at high tide, the storm surge topped 3-story buildings.